ALZET Catheters

Order No.: 0007710

Catheter Material: Silicone

Specifications:

15.24 cm (6″) of silicone catheter (0.94 OD; 0.51 mm ID) with a silicone suture patch and ALZET connection (1.19 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). (Internal catheter volume is ~32-36 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

250+ grams (for <250 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Silicone patch facilitates anchoring to tissue
• Silicone material is very flexible and less traumatic to vessels
• Bevel tip if desired for easier insertion into vessels
• ETO sterilized

Order No.: 0007720

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

20.32 cm (8″) of Polyurethane catheter (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID); designed for intravenous cannulation. (Internal catheter volume is ~59 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

Up to 300+ grams (for <175 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Retention beads at 3.81, 5.08, and 7.62 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Medical grade polyurethane softens at body temperature
• Fits directly to pump (no step-up needed)

Order No.: 0007730 (custom order)

Catheter Material: Opaque Polyurethane

Specifications:

20.32 cm (8″) of tapered radio-opaque polyurethane (1.40 mm to 0.99 mm OD; 0.61 mm constant ID); designed for intravenous cannulation. (Internal catheter volume is ~59 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

Up to 300+ grams (for <175 gram rats, cut tip to size for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Retention beads at 3.81, 5.08, and 7.62 cm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Medical grade, tapered polyurethane minimizes kinking
• Radio-opaque material and smooth surface minimize clotting
• Lumen maintains consistent ID, so that the catheter can be shortened without compromising its tight fit onto pump

Order No.: 0007740

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

10 cm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 12.7 cm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) and ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID) with Teflon coated stylet wire. Total catheter length is 23.7 cm (9.33″). (Internal catheter volume is ~20 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

Up to 300+ grams (cut distal end to desired length for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Designed for occipital insertion
• Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement
• Protected tubing junction minimizes kinking at exit point from intrathecal space

Order No.: 0007741

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

10 cm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 4.0 cm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) and ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID) with Teflon coated stylet wire. Total catheter length is 15.0 cm (5.90″). (Internal catheter volume is ~10-11 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

Up to 300+ grams (cut distal end to desired length for proper placement)

Features & Benefits:

• Shorter length for lumbar insertion
• Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement
• Protected tubing junction minimizes kinking at exit point from intrathecal space

Order No.: 0007770

Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

5.0 cm of Silicone (0.94 mm OD; 0.51 mm ID) connected to 3.0 cm PU (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Fenestrations over first 1.5 cm Silicone tip. Total catheter length is 8.0 cm. (Internal catheter volume is ~19 μl).

Applications:

• Peritoneal/Gastric delivery
• Peritoneal delivery via subcutaneous pump
• Easier pump replacement
• Use larger SC pump for IP delivery in small rats

Features & Benefits:

• Fenestrations over Silicone tip for greater drug distribution
• Movable suture bead for optimum adjustment of inserted catheter section
• Flexible Silicone section minimizes tissue trauma
• Polyurethane section provides optimum fit to all ALZET pump models; can be cut to desired length
• Stress relief catheter junction prevents kinking and improves patency

Order No.: 0007700

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

13mm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 63.5 mm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) and ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Total catheter length is 8.8 cm (3.46″). (Internal catheter volume is ~10 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)

Features & Benefits:

• Retention beads at 13 and 38 mm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Catheter tip optimum for use with other small vessels (e.g., femoral, carotid, etc.)
• Marked at 9 and 11 mm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively

Order No.: 0007701

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

13mm of 28G PU (0.36 mm OD; 0.18 mm ID) connected to 25.4 mm PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) connected to a 50 mm ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Total catheter length is 8.8 cm (3.46″). (Internal catheter volume is ~18 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)

Features & Benefits:

• ALZET connection can be trimmed to achieve smaller lengths
• Catheter tip optimum for use with other small vessels (e.g., femoral, carotid, etc.)
• Retention beads at 13 and 35 mm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Marked at 9 and 11 mm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively

Order No.: 0007702

Catheter Material: Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

44.5 mm of 20G PU (0.84 mm OD; 0.36 mm ID) connected to a 50 mm ALZET connection (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID). Total catheter length is 9.5 cm (3.74″). (Internal catheter volume is ~20 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

30+ grams (insertion marks for adaptation to smaller animals)

Features & Benefits:

• ALZET connection can be trimmed to achieve smaller lengths
• Catheter tip optimum for jugular cannulation
• Retention beads at 13 and 35 mm from the tip facilitate anchoring to tissue
• Marked at 9 and 11 mm to simplify adaptation for <25 and 25-30 gram animals respectively

Order No.: 0007743

Catheter Material: Polyurethane

Specifications:

2.5 cm 32G (0.23 mm OD; 0.09 mm ID) connected to 1 cm (0.86 mm OD; 0.38 mm ID), connected to a 2.5 cm (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID) ALZET connection with Teflon coated stylet wire. Total catheter length is 6 cm (2.36″). (Internal catheter volume is ~8.6 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

Adult mouse

Features & Benefits:

• Distal end can be trimmed
• Includes a Teflon coated stylet for easier placement

Order No.: 0007771

Catheter Material: Silicone and Polyurethane (PU)

Specifications:

3.0 cm of Silicone tubing (0.94 mm OD; 0.51 mm ID) connected to 3 cm PU tubing (1.02 mm OD; 0.61 mm ID) ALZET connection. Fenestrations over Silicone tip. Total catheter length is 6 cm (2.36″). (Internal catheter volume is ~15 μl).

Optimum Animal Size:

Adult mouse

Features & Benefits:

• Fenestrations over Silicone tip for greater drug distribution
• Movable suture bead for optimum adjustment of inserted catheter section
• Flexible Silicone catheter minimizes trauma
• Polyurethane ALZET connection for easy attachment to ALZET pump
• Stress relief catheter junction prevents catheter kinking and improves patency
• Distal end can be trimmed to desired length